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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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